RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Alexander Schares
January 5, 2026
Alexander William Schares, born November 10, 1992, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community forever changed by his loss. Alex lived with quiet strength, intelligence, and a steady moral compass. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology, Information Engineering Technology, from New Mexico State University, a...
Ben Glick
January 5, 2026
A quote Ben was fond of was, "Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional." Unfortunately, growing old caught up to him January 5th, 2026.
Ben was born April 16, 1951, in Reading, PA to Donald and Veta Glick. He grew up in Reading, PA and North Plainfield, NJ, where he graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1969 before moving...
Charles Frock
January 4, 2026
Charles Frock passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 24, 1930, to Everett and Ibeal Frock in New Haven, Indiana. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Paul; his sister, Marcia; and Frances, his beloved wife of 46 years.
Charles and...
Magdalana Theresa Garcia
January 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Magdalana Theresa (Terry) Garcia on January 4th 2026 at the age of 79, at her home in Albuquerque, NM. Theresa was born in Duran, NM on January 5th 1946 a daughter of the late Ernesto and Flora Saiz Perea from Pinos Wells, NM. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Mary Margaret Ryland
January 4, 2026
Mary Margaret Ryland was born May 3, 1945, in Las Vegas, NM and passed away January 4, 2026, following a brief illness with complications.
Mary found a life of people who loved her and lots of Western Music. Not "Country," as she would quickly advise anyone who confused the two! After graduating from St. Pius High School and attending Mount Saint...
George Landon Dingman, Jr
January 4, 2026
George L. Dingman, Jr. - Lanny- 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Outgoing and gregarious, he enjoyed interacting with others. He was a vociferous reader of everything from novels to shop manuals and information brochures. His interests, like his many friendships, were wide and varied, including cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes, racing, astronomy and telescopes,...
Joseph Dupuis
January 3, 2026
Joseph A. Dupuis, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966 was called to his eternal resting place upon passing peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. He entered this world on February 23, 1931 in Marlborough, MA, born to Emile and Angeline (Courville) Dupuis. He is survived by his son, Michael Turtora Zagardo (Janice) of Illinois; Grandchildren, Michelle Turtora Zagardo...
Sophie Montano
January 3, 2026
Early Saturday morning January 3 the heavens gained a beautiful angel! She fought her battle with Alzheimer's to the very end!
She loved children and retired from a career as a Teacher's Aide at Commanche Elementary.
Preceded by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived by her children; Ed Montano and wife Gerri, Pat Montano and wife Nancy, Dianne Montano as...
Grete (Gretchen) Gaschler
January 3, 2026
Grete (Gretchen) K. Gaschler
01/21/1935-01/03/2026
Our beloved Aunt Gretchen passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Gretchen taught math at Highland High School for 35 years. She chaperoned extracurricular activities and Teen Age Study Tour multiple times to Europe.
Her retirement was busy with docent work at the Albuquerque Zoo. She enriched her life with continuing education classes, music, theater, and travel....
Scott Miller
January 3, 2026
Scott L Miller, age 79, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Scott was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to Stanley L. Miller and Doris K. Miller on February 18, 1946. He went to school in Lehman Pennsylvania class of 1964. He served in the US Air Force stationed in the Philippines and Cannon Air Force Base...
Ruth Schulte Needham
January 3, 2026
Ruth Schulte Needham died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 8, 1943. Survivors include her husband of more than 61 years of marriage, Charles Needham, and nephew Guy Herbert.
Ruth lived in New Mexico most of her life, growing up in Los Alamos and receiving her BA from...
Pearl Duncan
January 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, (Pearl) Buck Duncan October 1, 1956 - January 2, 2026 Age 69 Buck passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. We are grateful that he did not suffer beyond the familiar back pain he always...
Horace Look
January 2, 2026
H. Hunter Look passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by his family.
"Hunt" was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Eastern High School in Middletown, Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University in 1963 and a Master's degree in education from Pepperdine University in 1974. He completed Squadron Officer School in...
Marcia Rosenstein
January 2, 2026
Marcia Rosenstein, aged 85, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park.
Those who wish to make a donation can do so in Marcia's name to Congregation Albert Sisterhood at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/6XB9FK963T9HV/checkout/K762RK4NHFT735YPOKBNOOOQ
Alexander "Sasha" Wilson
January 1, 2026
Our beautiful son, Alexander Demetrios Wilson "Sasha", was born on December 17, 2000, in Mala Kalynivka, Ukraine, and had his life cruelly taken by a senseless act of violence in Albuquerque on January 1, 2026.
He is survived by his parents, William T. Wilson "Bill" and Twila Galanis-Wilson; his twin sister, Natalia Wilson; and his paternal grandfather, Robert C. Wilson.He was preceded...
Elvira Amador
January 1, 2026
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Elvira Amador, una querida hermana, amiga y apreciada miembro de la comunidad, quien partió de este mundo el 1 de enero de 2026, a la edad de 59 años. Nacida el 2 de junio de 1966 en Juárez, Chihuahua, México, Elvira enriqueció la vida de todos quienes la conocieron con su calidez, compasión...
Dale Allen Waters M.D.
January 1, 2026
Dale Allen Waters, 84, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 following a car accident several months earlier. A beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and father of dogs, he was born in Janesville, WI on Nov. 13, 1941 to the late Leonard and Lillian Waters. He attended Saint Peter and Paul Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin...
Patricia Givens
January 1, 2026
Patricia Lucille (Conway) Givens
Patricia Lucille (Conway) Givens, devoted wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, cousin, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026 at the age of 88.
Patricia (Patty) was born to Charles and Edith Conway in Boulder, CO. She spent many years in various places in Colorado surrounded by many family members creating wonderful memories and...
Sharon Gorman
January 1, 2026
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, Sharon Louise Gorman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, godmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with a dementia-related illness. Sharon's warmth, wit, and wisdom touched the lives of many people throughout her life.
Sharon was born on September 3, 1942, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Marvin and Eleanor...
Josephine Sanchez
December 31, 2025
In the early morning of December 31, 2025, an angel of the Lord came to visit Josephine Sanchez, age 91 and long-time resident of Bosque Farms New Mexico. She was told that the Lord had prepared a place for her in Heaven as promised in John 14:2-3. Being a strong believer in Jesus Christ, she accepted the Lord's invitation and departed...
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